EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume Khamsa Nujum “AL TOWBA” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02268/25
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products…
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Product
Perfume — Khamsa Nujum
- Brand
- Khamsa Nujum
- Name / model
- AL TOWBA
- Batch number(s)
- ATP 009711492022
- Barcode
- 6698066560888
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eau de parfum, 25 ml. Production date: 10/2022.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/05/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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